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After trying to fight her corner Kim's boss eventually gave up and put it bluntly saying: 'You know Kim I can tell I'm not really getting through to you. When you say um every third word it makes you sound stupid.'

Kim has since described the approach as the 'kindest thing she could have possibly done for me'.

She has since applied radical candour to her all her professional relationships and has even written a book on the subject describing the process as 'it's not mean it's clear'.

Experts agree that the approach can be beneficial especially when it comes to stubborn bosses but employees should be wary of crossing into 'rude' territory

But does it work? Paul Russell, director and co-founder, Luxury Academy London, says that the approach is nothing new and should be approached with caution.

He told the MailOnline: 'Radical candour is really just conflict management by another name.

'Instead of tiptoeing around issues, those utilising the radical candour approach will be confident in their abilities to solve problems as they arise and able to provide honest feedback.

Radical candour is about giving authentic feedback even if it may occasionally seem blunt or impulsive

'However, radical candour shouldn't mean carte blanch to do and say what you please. No working relationship will be improved by an approach that is so radical that it becomes rude. Keep feedback clear, objective and actionable.'